Interview: Melanie Lynskey and Sophie Nélisse on Cathartic Violence and Sharing Shauna in ‘Yellowjackets’
In Yellowjackets, the audience knows that the characters’ lives will, at no point, be fun or happy or a joy to watch. There is humor... Read More
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‘Yellowjackets’ season two review: Trauma deepens for the wilderness gang, as does the show’s richer examination of it
Sophomore seasons of television can succumb to the same pitfalls as movie sequels: they can be bloated, try too hard to out-do what they’re following,... Read More
2022 Emmy Predictions: Drama categories are among the most up in the air with ‘Succession,’ ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Euphoria’ all with creative arts wins going into the big night
September has begun, which means the 2022 Emmys are right around the corner (September 12). The Television Academy announced their nominations back in July, honoring... Read More
Interview: In ‘Yellowjackets,’ Melanie Lynskey takes the lead and embraces “female characters who are not necessarily likable”
Melanie Lynskey knew that there was something special in Yellowjackets, but the path to getting there wasn’t easy. A new mother, and a new mother... Read More
2022 Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress in a Drama Series
This year’s top two contenders took a gap year in 2021. 2020 winner Zendaya (Euphoria) and Laura Linney (a two–time nominee for Ozark) return to... Read More
Interview: Melanie Lynskey finds the bittersweet center of ‘Candy’ to tell the story of Betty Gore
Melanie Lynskey is one of those actors that shows up on screen and often catches the viewer off guard. Why? Because she has the ability... Read More
Emmys FYC: Why Melanie Lynskey deserves an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Shauna in ‘Yellowjackets’
As a budding lesbian, I was first introduced to Melanie Lynskey through my love for television and her small, albeit memorable role in The L... Read More
Fine Young Cannibals: 8 burning questions after that killer ‘Yellowjackets’ finale
The time has come: Showtime’s much buzzed about show, Yellowjackets, has successfully finished its first season. The first season has benefitted since its premiere from... Read More
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nomination predictions: Female Actor in a Drama Series
Every year, SAG-AFTRA nominates five women in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series category. These five actresses are examples of... Read More
Queer classic ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ gets 4K treatment
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of “the best lesbian movie of all time” (Riese Bernard, Autostraddle) Lionsgate is releasing the queer classic But I’m a Cheerleader: Director’s Cut on... Read More
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 72 – ‘Three Colours: Blue’ (Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1993) 
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Interview: Saoirse Ronan on Addiction, Recovery, and ‘The Outrun’ [VIDEO]